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Dissolution of the Lien A mechanic's lien may be dissolved by a simple written statement of the contractor or subcontractor recorded at the registry of deeds. Payment on a contract is often contingent on or partly in consideration for dissolving a mechanic's lien.

The lien discharge bond must be issued by a surety company authorized to do business in Massachusetts. The bond must be written in an amount equal to the lien to be dissolved. The obligations must guarantee payment of any sum which the lien claimant may recover on his claim for labor or labor and materials.

60 days from the recording by the owner and contractor of the notice of substantial completion under Section 2A; 90 days from the recording by the owner of a notice of termination under Section 2B; or. 90 days after the last furnishing of labor and materials.

A builder, contractor, or subcontractor can record a mechanic's lien at a Registry of Deeds on property (not automobiles) for which they have supplied labor and/or materials in order to secure payment for their work.

When is the deadline to enforce a Massachusetts Mechanics Lien, or, how long is my Lien effective? In Massachusetts, a lien claimant is required to initiate the enforcement of the lien within 90 days of filing the Statement of Account.

To remove a mechanic's lien, you simply need to pay the person who worked on your property. Contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers can only file mechanic's liens when they do not receive payment for the work they performed on a property.